US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1219-A / BellSoundSide A Etched / Stamped
1219-B / BellSoundSide B Etched / Stamped
Tommy HuntThe Parade Of Broken Hearts
Vinyl pressings
The Parade Of Broken Hearts
by Tommy Hunt · 1961
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Parade Of Broken Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Parade Of Broken Hearts
7 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1219-A / BellSoundSide A Etched / Stamped
1219-B / BellSoundSide B Etched / Stamped
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SR 1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
50370-1ASide A Stamped
50639 1219-B(X'd out) / BellSoundSide B Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1219-A Bell SoundA Side (Etched & Stamped)
1219-B Bell SoundB Side (Etched & Stamped)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1219-A Bell SoundRunout Side A
1219-B Bell SoundRunout Side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 1219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1219-A BellSoundRunout A, etched except "Bell Sound" stamp
1219-B BellSoundRunout B, etched except "Bell Sound"stamp
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sweden | Top Rank International T 1088First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Scepter Records 1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Scepter Records 1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Scepter Records SR 1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Scepter Records 1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Scepter Records 1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Scepter Records 1219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Quality 1331X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Scepter Records 12197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Top Rank International TRK-1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Top Rank International TRK-1487", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Canada | Quality 1331X7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Parade Of Broken Hearts2:03
- BHuman2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Parade Of Broken Hearts are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Parade Of Broken Hearts are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1968.
When was The Parade Of Broken Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Sweden. One of them is Scepter Records 1219.
How do I tell if my copy of The Parade Of Broken Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1219, SR 1219, T 1088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1219-A / BellSound and 1219-B / BellSound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Parade Of Broken Hearts on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.